How might studying lizards help humans regenerate?

Everyone knows lizards can regrow their tails. But these scientists asked why humans couldn’t regrow stuff too.

Healing by regenerating cells is something out of Wolverine comics, right? Well no, it happens in the natural world too. So when scientists started looking into whether it’s a technology we can use for humans, they didn’t call Hugh Jackman. They looked at a lizard.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited